Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few Get Spiritual on ‘The Almighty’
Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few’s The Almighty sounds like it could revive the spiritual jazz genre that was at its peak in the 1960s and 1970s.
Greg M. Schwartz
Phish Level Up at Sphere in Las Vegas
Jam rock’s Phish at Las Vegas’ Sphere is like a sonic jackpot with all the bells and whistles that just keep paying out. It’s a wormhole to another dimension.
The Black Crowes Soar with Fresh Tracks and Deep Cuts
This version of the Black Crowes are returning to the straight-ahead, swaggering rock and blistering blues that put them on the map in the early 1990s.
Green Day Rock Out for Climate Justice and Human Rights
It’s downright heartwarming to see Green Day back in action, calling out the powers that be in 2024 and urging climate action. Long live rock!
Balthvs Go for a Groovy Space Ride in Berkeley
Balthvs’ wide-ranging vibe includes influences from psychedelia, indie rock, dub reggae, surf rock, cumbia, Middle Eastern music, and more.
The Branford Marsalis Quartet Deliver a Winter Warmer at SFJazz Center
New Orleans jazz saxophone master Branford Marsalis and his quartet throw down hot jams to heat up a cold rainy night in San Francisco.
Gov’t Mule Shine in Oakland With a Little Help From a Friend
In the second set, Gov’t Mule forgo their standard repertoire with what turns out to be a series of fan favorite cover tunes that celebrate their influences.
The Blue Note Quintet Make Musical Magic in Berkeley
All-star modern jazz collective the Blue Note Quintet hit the road to honor the classic label’s 85th anniversary by carrying the creative vibes forward.
San Francisco’s Fabled Fillmore Remains Ground Zero for Rock ‘n’ Roll
From Phil Lesh returning to home base to rising stars like Margo Price, the Fillmore remains the most hallowed hall in American rock ‘n’ roll.
Moe Get Their Groove Back in California
The Gen-X rockers from Buffalo, New York, Moe, transcend recent tribulations with an old-fashioned Saturday night rager at the Fillmore in San Francisco.
Susan Tedeschi’s Blues Still Won’t Burn
It’s been 25 years since her debut album made a big splash in the blues rock scene, and Susan Tedeschi’s fire is burning as bright as ever.
The String Cheese Incident Ring in 2024 in Oakland
It’s an Aquatic Soiree celebrating String Cheese Incident’s 30th anniversary, with each set representing a succeeding decade in their illustrious career.